This is dedicated to our good friend who have yet to taste the mystifying revolutionized bubble tea from Gong Cha...
Many would have observed the large number of students, office workers, tourist and casual diners hanging around this Gong Cha outlet.. They are actually waiting for their number to be called to receive their carefully concocted, mixed, shaken and pearls/jelly/bits of yummy stuffs added in, heat sealed in an air tight plastic container drink.
All you have to do is to choose the kind of drink you would like to order, decide on the level of sweetness you would like (100% / 80% / all the way to 20%) and make payment at the cashier, then you get to stand around and wait for your number to be called.
There are many great flavors and are all exciting to try, however, you might prefer regular flavors, I would say, they make the regular common flavors taste yummy. I particular like the Winter Melon Gong Cha with cream on top with pearls and sprinkling of green tea powder. The cream is a little salty when tasted on its own, however it goes so well with the winter melon tea. Pearls are chewy and does not lump together, a little honey taste and they give a good amount as far as dessert is concerned.
They even have earl gray milk tea or oolong milk tea, but the other one I love is the Lemon Roast Melon Tea... it has bits of Roasted Lemon in the tea, both a little zesty sour yet full of flavor.. One Cup of such Tea is great for curbing both your sweet tooth and thirst...
So dear friend.. its time to revolutionize your taste buds.... Pick up some courage, buy yourself and US a cuppa Trendiness.... Get HIT by the wave of HIP Tea Drinking.....
Bao Today 包今天 is not Justice Bao 包青天。 I was hoping to find a judge or a bao that is almost totally black with a crescent moon, however i fail to find anything like that! But what is really nice is the half baos.... They look like naked baos without their caps on.. or more like botak baos when all you can see top down is the filling of succulent meat, egg and mixed veg sitting on a round bao skin. Here is all the filling you can have without filling yourself silly with the excessive carbohydrate rich bao skin.
Out of the many other dim sum items we ordered, I love the fried carrot cake best, its crispy on the outside and soft and creamy on the inside without the excessive oil on the outside. The Belly Pork Bun is also yummy. The Belly Pork not too fatty and sauce savory and well spiced. BBQ Pork noodle is of a good portion with fried wanton and wanton soup with succulent prawns, however i find the noodles a tad too salty.
Seating is tight... If you are with a big group, this is not the place to go. Service is almost non-existent however, the food is pretty decent so, during meal times it is still packed. I feel like a sardine seating in for a meal and what more by the walking area, though i enjoy watching shoppers salivating at my food, I am also afraid of running toddlers banging onto my table with hot soup and coffee. Seat are not comfortable, so I will only recommend takeaway, however that is not advisable as well as food ain't yummy if its soggy. So.... GO ALONE... or at most bring one friend........
If you desire the creamy texture on a smooth crispy butter cup of an egg tart yet feeling bored with the plain egg tart flavor, then be blown away by the savory and sweet egg tarts from fancy delight.
I was pretty skeptical about trying their egg tarts at first as i always thought egg tarts are like soda drinks... They only taste good in their original flavor and only when it is sweet. The green pandan flavored tart, double chocolate brown coloured tart and the pinkish jam centered tarts look rather unusual to me, however on receiving a half a dozen of these tarts in a box made me change my mind.
I tried the cheese egg tart, which is more savory then sweet and find it rather enjoyable. The creamy filling infused with generous melted cream cheese is simply heavenly. I love the mushroom & cheese as well as the black pepper chicken flavored ones. The butter pastry cups that holds the entire tart together goes very well with the savory fillings and simple melts in my mouth.
The sweet ones are yummy too.... I tried the chocolate chip which tasted just of the right sweetness and fused with the egg tart filling well. The blueberry jam one i had is a tad too sweet for my taste however i still finished it all. Last I ate the original flavored one.. Original tasted creamy, thick and smooth. It is of the right texture, not too watery or thick and hard like most traditional egg tarts. I love it when it looked a tad toasted with sugar on the top.. somehow.. caramelized sugar makes anything looks and taste good.
Meanwhile, there is not much to the shop in this outlet. I walk pass it almost often and location is great for take away as it is on the same level as the link way to the MRT station. Grab some tarts and some frozen yogurt and perhaps some really fine bread down the hallway... Meanwhile, they have so many other flavors..... I think I will need to run more so that I can try them all....
Pepper Lunch Express opened a new stall inside Bukit Panjang Plaza's Koipitiam for quite a while and the queue was always long. I finally waited till the hype died down and decided to give it a try. The first time I ate in and the service was good.
But when I went back the second time and had my order takeaway, the service suddenly took a 360 degrees turn. First, the female staff who was manning the cashier didn't even bother to explain to me that for takeaways, soup is not included. And when I asked (in English), she prompted gave me a "Hmph", turned away and ignored me.
Also, when I went back the second time, the rice portion was significantly so much less as compared to my first visit.
It was so disappointing to find out that Pepper Lunch Express only served when the hype is going on. Once the curiosity died down, the service, attitude and meal portion downsized.
It was honestly a waste of time and money spent on Pepper Lunch Express and I really don't know why people are still buying from them despite having such crappy service and meal portions.
A fabulous dinner place with a great choice of food to choose from and all at a super value for money price.
It was a girls day out and while strolling through the many restaurants at Millenia Walk, we pass by this very small counter next to TCC, we were warmly greeted by the counter staff there. While we were issued charge cards, we walked into a so much larger dining hall with open concept kitchen, flaming pans and the aroma of grilled meat with sweet spices.
There were so many choices of cuisines you could choose from; spanish tapas, kababs, skewered meat, turkish rice dishes, sandwiches in panini, pizza, salad and so much more. The portion is pretty decent and some may feel big.... Wash it down with more then 100 choices of beer from all over the world. While I was there I was thrilled to see their One for One offers. You can have One for One for any kinds of bottled beer (till 8pm), sandwhich is also going one for one, and skewered meat as well.... Usually such offered are only valid on a weekday, however.. which I was there on a saturday evening... I get this special offer as well.
Dessert is also fabulous, though not many choice to choose from, you get the essential yummys.. Like Crepe and Ice-Cream, Brownie, Chocolate churros, ice-creams with waffles and other cakes. I would suggest go for the weekday high-tea... They serve a good array of sweets and savouries in a beautiful dual layered serviing plate.
They have both indoor and outdoor alfresco seats which are well ventilated with fan and great for evening drinks. Last i checked.. no mozzies and dust from the nearby road. Services was overly friendly... The staff was attentive, friendly and provided many good information. Basically, you get more than what you ask.. and before you could ask.. what you need is served....
A great place to hang out with your friends and family.. Big groups are okay here as there is ample seats.. however the crowd does come in during dinner time, so be sure to make reservations. Interesting colourful array of menu, drinks and deco.
Oh.... about the damages.. First there is no service charge and service is super great, then i ordered a one for one sandwich (ham & cheese / Roast Beef served with fries and tossed salad) which i couldn't finish and it cost me a good $13.80. Bottled german beer about one pint per bottle $15 and its one for one. Skewered meat and skewered muchroom one for one $12.80. Spanish seafood in a cute cone looking clay plate with Spanish rice $18.90.
It seems like I will be coming here more often.....
I had lunch at Carl's Junior at Jurong Point today.. though I'm a west side girl and frequent Jurong Point so very often, it was my first ever visit to this Carl's Jr outlet, mainly because there are much too many restaurants, fast food joints, food outlets and high calorie food to choose from.
It was a great experience. Great because I was served by this really really really cute Caucasian staff, tall, handsome and very polite.... and of course deeee.....licious burgers....
I would say that the location of this joint is like an indoor alfresco styled setting. Why... because you get the natural sunlight from the floor to ceiling glass window, you get to seat by these windows, watch the busy road below, trees swaying in the wind, birds flying blindly into the well polished glass yet.... no sweat from the blazing afternoon sun on the Sunny Island Set in the Sea.... Plenty of well cushioned seats and clean tables. While I was there, I could see that the outlet is understaffed, there is only this cute guy at the counter, the branch manager and another kitchen staff in the kitchen and there is this two other guy dressed in well ironed shirts and pants looking more like area manager or management staffs of the franchise. While lunch hours picks up, this 2 management staff actually helped clean the tables, pack the rubbish, go around collecting trays and greeting customers. I was impressed watching all these happen and humbled as well.... Though understaffed.. I still feel that service is good. My order is served quick enough and the way its prepared is as expected.
Theres this promotion going on, called the S$7.90 combo meal which you can find more info at (http://carlsjr.com.sg/live/promo14.php) and I thought its the best value ever. I ordered the Chili Cheese Burger, which is done mexican style the way I liked it. Beef patty is juicy and the beef chili sauce is seasoned just right, the burger is huge and the combo comes with medium fries and a medium drink cup, I should say good for 2 if you are not a particularly BIG APPETITE diner, you could also upsize it to everything large for an additional S$1. The fries/chips is the best of the fast food chains I ever eaten and they are pretty generous in quantity...
I love the Self-Serve unlimited refill drink booth with free flow of ice tea and slices of lemon. The self-serve condiment is great as well, you get chili sauce, ketchup, salsa and pickles, which is really yummy..... The ingredients are of pretty decent quality and if you haven't tried a Carl's Jr Burger... you must try it.... and I'm sure you will be back for more!!! Stop counting the calories.. Just Burn MORE!!!
We dropped by Hyang To Gol one Sunday evening and the place was packed with Koreans and a couple of Singaporeans. Initial service was great but started to go downhill after we placed our orders. Iced water was not refilled, the wait staff had a sour expression on their faces (most of them at least) and alot of them had difficulty understanding what we were saying. It even took a long time for the bill to come. Food wise was decent and reasonably priced. Just that portions can be a little underwhelming so chow down on the plentiful side dishes or simply order more.
If the service can be improved, I'll definitely be happy to go back.
What comes into your mind when you hear about Chalets in Singapore? I recall wet and sandy bathrooms, mosquitoes aplenty, squeaky bed and a beach full of noisy teenagers.... but this place is nothing like i've ever imagined....
I was first greeted by a private parking area exclusively for only two bungalow (G & H) with 8 parking lots and a security barrier... Walking into the house, which is nicely cooled at 25 degrees by a nicely decorated hall by a strong shiny LG air-conditioning. Containing 4 bedrooms at 3 levels with every room equipped with a good strong aircon, nice clean bedsheets, firm beds, LED TV and PS3 for our complete entertainment pleasure and super clean and luxurious bathrooms, complete with hotel grade toiletries and towels... Matter of fact, there is an air con unit at every level of the walkway, which i think its too luxurious.
At the hall, you will find a full fledged karaoke set complete with a selection of 2000 over songs to choose from, cable tv, wifi and a OTO massage chair. Theres also extra chairs, mahjong table, big strong circulation fans in the storeroom for huge parties.... Dining table can seat 8 and theres a kitchen with electric stoves, oven, huge efficient fridge and all you need to cook up a good meal for a big celebration. An efficient gas BBQ pit seats outside with nice huge wooden tables, a swing, lawn picnic table that seats 6 and you also get a private garden with beautiful lush wooden gazebos and good seaview. Tanning chairs and a door to the almost private beach. The beach is small but beautiful.... and i forgot to mention.... table soccer that is all yours to play... No need to put in the coins....... Airplanes fly low to land at the changi airport.. watch people sailing and coast guards driving their boats by... Its an all new experience.
Truly resort style living... I mean.... I would love to have a house like that.... minus the cleaning and maintenance.... Its a fabulous place to rest and relax... for a quiet family getaway and also for parties of up to 80 people.... Its a great place... especially for those who tend to get drunk during parties... You can just throw them at your private garden lawn area! Puke, Sleep, Snore all they want.. you know they are safe yet you won't have to smell their stench. Not many bugs or mozzies and its very clean and children friendly, only set back is that its exclusively for SAF personnel. So its high time we get to know more of these great people!
I agree with $money$ that the outlet is a tad too small, however it serves the people working around that area well. I mean sometimes you just want a packet of sugarfree candy to perk up the not too happy, non-efficient afternoons.
I love to shop at watsons actually.. I mean for a comfy 10 mins break.... Apart from snacks, candy and toiletries, sometimes there are some interesting finds. Like Hello Kitty Candy in Box... or snoopy limited edition pocket tissues, ....
I find this outlet especially convenient for those who wants a quick fix of painkillers for their headaches and when on dire straits when your mother's eldest sister (YI MA) comes visiting.... You wouldn't want to walk too far... Excellent location, however if you can have a bigger outlet, that will be great.... It has everything I need especially eye make-up removals for my panda eyes due to that smudging eye liner.
We were looking for a light meal and happened to pass by this place. Although there was a short queue, the staff told us that we need not wait more than 10mins after handing us our queue number. As we browse through the menu, we got excited and hungry at the same time.
This Cantonese restaurant is part of the Paradise Group. As we have tried the food served by Paradise Inn, we were confident that this outlet will not fail us. Unfortunately, the place is not brightly lighted and with the dark wall panels, dimmed lights and staff wearing black uniform, it can be quite a challenge to walk to your table.
Fried Yam Puffs – The exterior part looked a bit over-fried but when we bite a portion of it, we could taste the yam paste and realised that the fillings consist of generous bits of succulent prawns.
Congee – This was our favourite item as the peanuts were roasted unlike most places where braised peanuts were used. The crunchy peanuts were excellent and the congee was very smooth with bits of cuttlefish and crispy toasted dough fritters ( you tiao )
Fried Carrot Cake – Looked very simple but when a piece goes into your mouth, it just melt. We preferred this texture as it is not only crispy on the exterior but also allow us to taste the dried prawns and bits of ham that were embedded in each piece.
Custard Puff – When the staff served this item, she warned us that it is piping hot as it was freshly baked. We were a bit doubtful as most custard puffs are cold and hard. But true enough, when we hold one piece with our hand, both the soft crust and jelly custard just crumbled lightly on the plate.
Stir Fried Vegetables – This plate of mixed vegetables was a welcome refreshing taste. Not only was it stir fried with garlic only, it also look appetising with the colourful variety of vegetables like celery, lotus root, carrots, fungus and lily bulbs.
All in all, we were very satisfied with our selections. Service was good as staff were attentive by changing plates and refilling our teas.
1=SGD 0.0587
This is dedicated to our good friend who have yet to taste the mystifying revolutionized bubble tea from Gong Cha...
Many would have observed the large number of students, office workers, tourist and casual diners hanging around this Gong Cha outlet.. They are actually waiting for their number to be called to receive their carefully concocted, mixed, shaken and pearls/jelly/bits of yummy stuffs added in, heat sealed in an air tight plastic container drink.
All you have to do is to choose the kind of drink you would like to order, decide on the level of sweetness you would like (100% / 80% / all the way to 20%) and make payment at the cashier, then you get to stand around and wait for your number to be called.
There are many great flavors and are all exciting to try, however, you might prefer regular flavors, I would say, they make the regular common flavors taste yummy. I particular like the Winter Melon Gong Cha with cream on top with pearls and sprinkling of green tea powder. The cream is a little salty when tasted on its own, however it goes so well with the winter melon tea. Pearls are chewy and does not lump together, a little honey taste and they give a good amount as far as dessert is concerned.
They even have earl gray milk tea or oolong milk tea, but the other one I love is the Lemon Roast Melon Tea... it has bits of Roasted Lemon in the tea, both a little zesty sour yet full of flavor.. One Cup of such Tea is great for curbing both your sweet tooth and thirst...
So dear friend.. its time to revolutionize your taste buds.... Pick up some courage, buy yourself and US a cuppa Trendiness.... Get HIT by the wave of HIP Tea Drinking.....
Rating given:
Bao Today 包今天 is not Justice Bao 包青天。 I was hoping to find a judge or a bao that is almost totally black with a crescent moon, however i fail to find anything like that! But what is really nice is the half baos.... They look like naked baos without their caps on.. or more like botak baos when all you can see top down is the filling of succulent meat, egg and mixed veg sitting on a round bao skin. Here is all the filling you can have without filling yourself silly with the excessive carbohydrate rich bao skin.
Out of the many other dim sum items we ordered, I love the fried carrot cake best, its crispy on the outside and soft and creamy on the inside without the excessive oil on the outside. The Belly Pork Bun is also yummy. The Belly Pork not too fatty and sauce savory and well spiced. BBQ Pork noodle is of a good portion with fried wanton and wanton soup with succulent prawns, however i find the noodles a tad too salty.
Seating is tight... If you are with a big group, this is not the place to go. Service is almost non-existent however, the food is pretty decent so, during meal times it is still packed. I feel like a sardine seating in for a meal and what more by the walking area, though i enjoy watching shoppers salivating at my food, I am also afraid of running toddlers banging onto my table with hot soup and coffee. Seat are not comfortable, so I will only recommend takeaway, however that is not advisable as well as food ain't yummy if its soggy. So.... GO ALONE... or at most bring one friend........
Rating given:
If you desire the creamy texture on a smooth crispy butter cup of an egg tart yet feeling bored with the plain egg tart flavor, then be blown away by the savory and sweet egg tarts from fancy delight.
I was pretty skeptical about trying their egg tarts at first as i always thought egg tarts are like soda drinks... They only taste good in their original flavor and only when it is sweet. The green pandan flavored tart, double chocolate brown coloured tart and the pinkish jam centered tarts look rather unusual to me, however on receiving a half a dozen of these tarts in a box made me change my mind.
I tried the cheese egg tart, which is more savory then sweet and find it rather enjoyable. The creamy filling infused with generous melted cream cheese is simply heavenly. I love the mushroom & cheese as well as the black pepper chicken flavored ones. The butter pastry cups that holds the entire tart together goes very well with the savory fillings and simple melts in my mouth.
The sweet ones are yummy too.... I tried the chocolate chip which tasted just of the right sweetness and fused with the egg tart filling well. The blueberry jam one i had is a tad too sweet for my taste however i still finished it all. Last I ate the original flavored one.. Original tasted creamy, thick and smooth. It is of the right texture, not too watery or thick and hard like most traditional egg tarts. I love it when it looked a tad toasted with sugar on the top.. somehow.. caramelized sugar makes anything looks and taste good.
Meanwhile, there is not much to the shop in this outlet. I walk pass it almost often and location is great for take away as it is on the same level as the link way to the MRT station. Grab some tarts and some frozen yogurt and perhaps some really fine bread down the hallway... Meanwhile, they have so many other flavors..... I think I will need to run more so that I can try them all....
Rating given:
Pepper Lunch Express opened a new stall inside Bukit Panjang Plaza's Koipitiam for quite a while and the queue was always long. I finally waited till the hype died down and decided to give it a try. The first time I ate in and the service was good.
But when I went back the second time and had my order takeaway, the service suddenly took a 360 degrees turn. First, the female staff who was manning the cashier didn't even bother to explain to me that for takeaways, soup is not included. And when I asked (in English), she prompted gave me a "Hmph", turned away and ignored me.
Also, when I went back the second time, the rice portion was significantly so much less as compared to my first visit.
It was so disappointing to find out that Pepper Lunch Express only served when the hype is going on. Once the curiosity died down, the service, attitude and meal portion downsized.
It was honestly a waste of time and money spent on Pepper Lunch Express and I really don't know why people are still buying from them despite having such crappy service and meal portions.
Rating given:
A fabulous dinner place with a great choice of food to choose from and all at a super value for money price.
It was a girls day out and while strolling through the many restaurants at Millenia Walk, we pass by this very small counter next to TCC, we were warmly greeted by the counter staff there. While we were issued charge cards, we walked into a so much larger dining hall with open concept kitchen, flaming pans and the aroma of grilled meat with sweet spices.
There were so many choices of cuisines you could choose from; spanish tapas, kababs, skewered meat, turkish rice dishes, sandwiches in panini, pizza, salad and so much more. The portion is pretty decent and some may feel big.... Wash it down with more then 100 choices of beer from all over the world. While I was there I was thrilled to see their One for One offers. You can have One for One for any kinds of bottled beer (till 8pm), sandwhich is also going one for one, and skewered meat as well.... Usually such offered are only valid on a weekday, however.. which I was there on a saturday evening... I get this special offer as well.
Dessert is also fabulous, though not many choice to choose from, you get the essential yummys.. Like Crepe and Ice-Cream, Brownie, Chocolate churros, ice-creams with waffles and other cakes. I would suggest go for the weekday high-tea... They serve a good array of sweets and savouries in a beautiful dual layered serviing plate.
They have both indoor and outdoor alfresco seats which are well ventilated with fan and great for evening drinks. Last i checked.. no mozzies and dust from the nearby road. Services was overly friendly... The staff was attentive, friendly and provided many good information. Basically, you get more than what you ask.. and before you could ask.. what you need is served....
A great place to hang out with your friends and family.. Big groups are okay here as there is ample seats.. however the crowd does come in during dinner time, so be sure to make reservations. Interesting colourful array of menu, drinks and deco.
Oh.... about the damages.. First there is no service charge and service is super great, then i ordered a one for one sandwich (ham & cheese / Roast Beef served with fries and tossed salad) which i couldn't finish and it cost me a good $13.80. Bottled german beer about one pint per bottle $15 and its one for one. Skewered meat and skewered muchroom one for one $12.80. Spanish seafood in a cute cone looking clay plate with Spanish rice $18.90.
It seems like I will be coming here more often.....
Rating given:
I had lunch at Carl's Junior at Jurong Point today.. though I'm a west side girl and frequent Jurong Point so very often, it was my first ever visit to this Carl's Jr outlet, mainly because there are much too many restaurants, fast food joints, food outlets and high calorie food to choose from.
It was a great experience. Great because I was served by this really really really cute Caucasian staff, tall, handsome and very polite.... and of course deeee.....licious burgers....
I would say that the location of this joint is like an indoor alfresco styled setting. Why... because you get the natural sunlight from the floor to ceiling glass window, you get to seat by these windows, watch the busy road below, trees swaying in the wind, birds flying blindly into the well polished glass yet.... no sweat from the blazing afternoon sun on the Sunny Island Set in the Sea.... Plenty of well cushioned seats and clean tables.
While I was there, I could see that the outlet is understaffed, there is only this cute guy at the counter, the branch manager and another kitchen staff in the kitchen and there is this two other guy dressed in well ironed shirts and pants looking more like area manager or management staffs of the franchise. While lunch hours picks up, this 2 management staff actually helped clean the tables, pack the rubbish, go around collecting trays and greeting customers. I was impressed watching all these happen and humbled as well.... Though understaffed.. I still feel that service is good. My order is served quick enough and the way its prepared is as expected.
Theres this promotion going on, called the S$7.90 combo meal which you can find more info at (http://carlsjr.com.sg/live/promo14.php) and I thought its the best value ever. I ordered the Chili Cheese Burger, which is done mexican style the way I liked it. Beef patty is juicy and the beef chili sauce is seasoned just right, the burger is huge and the combo comes with medium fries and a medium drink cup, I should say good for 2 if you are not a particularly BIG APPETITE diner, you could also upsize it to everything large for an additional S$1. The fries/chips is the best of the fast food chains I ever eaten and they are pretty generous in quantity...
I love the Self-Serve unlimited refill drink booth with free flow of ice tea and slices of lemon. The self-serve condiment is great as well, you get chili sauce, ketchup, salsa and pickles, which is really yummy..... The ingredients are of pretty decent quality and if you haven't tried a Carl's Jr Burger... you must try it.... and I'm sure you will be back for more!!! Stop counting the calories.. Just Burn MORE!!!
Rating given:
We dropped by Hyang To Gol one Sunday evening and the place was packed with Koreans and a couple of Singaporeans. Initial service was great but started to go downhill after we placed our orders. Iced water was not refilled, the wait staff had a sour expression on their faces (most of them at least) and alot of them had difficulty understanding what we were saying. It even took a long time for the bill to come. Food wise was decent and reasonably priced. Just that portions can be a little underwhelming so chow down on the plentiful side dishes or simply order more.
If the service can be improved, I'll definitely be happy to go back.
Rating given:
What comes into your mind when you hear about Chalets in Singapore? I recall wet and sandy bathrooms, mosquitoes aplenty, squeaky bed and a beach full of noisy teenagers.... but this place is nothing like i've ever imagined....
I was first greeted by a private parking area exclusively for only two bungalow (G & H) with 8 parking lots and a security barrier... Walking into the house, which is nicely cooled at 25 degrees by a nicely decorated hall by a strong shiny LG air-conditioning. Containing 4 bedrooms at 3 levels with every room equipped with a good strong aircon, nice clean bedsheets, firm beds, LED TV and PS3 for our complete entertainment pleasure and super clean and luxurious bathrooms, complete with hotel grade toiletries and towels... Matter of fact, there is an air con unit at every level of the walkway, which i think its too luxurious.
At the hall, you will find a full fledged karaoke set complete with a selection of 2000 over songs to choose from, cable tv, wifi and a OTO massage chair. Theres also extra chairs, mahjong table, big strong circulation fans in the storeroom for huge parties.... Dining table can seat 8 and theres a kitchen with electric stoves, oven, huge efficient fridge and all you need to cook up a good meal for a big celebration. An efficient gas BBQ pit seats outside with nice huge wooden tables, a swing, lawn picnic table that seats 6 and you also get a private garden with beautiful lush wooden gazebos and good seaview. Tanning chairs and a door to the almost private beach. The beach is small but beautiful.... and i forgot to mention.... table soccer that is all yours to play... No need to put in the coins....... Airplanes fly low to land at the changi airport.. watch people sailing and coast guards driving their boats by... Its an all new experience.
Truly resort style living... I mean.... I would love to have a house like that.... minus the cleaning and maintenance.... Its a fabulous place to rest and relax... for a quiet family getaway and also for parties of up to 80 people.... Its a great place... especially for those who tend to get drunk during parties... You can just throw them at your private garden lawn area! Puke, Sleep, Snore all they want.. you know they are safe yet you won't have to smell their stench. Not many bugs or mozzies and its very clean and children friendly, only set back is that its exclusively for SAF personnel. So its high time we get to know more of these great people!
Rating given:
I agree with $money$ that the outlet is a tad too small, however it serves the people working around that area well. I mean sometimes you just want a packet of sugarfree candy to perk up the not too happy, non-efficient afternoons.
I love to shop at watsons actually.. I mean for a comfy 10 mins break.... Apart from snacks, candy and toiletries, sometimes there are some interesting finds. Like Hello Kitty Candy in Box... or snoopy limited edition pocket tissues, ....
I find this outlet especially convenient for those who wants a quick fix of painkillers for their headaches and when on dire straits when your mother's eldest sister (YI MA) comes visiting.... You wouldn't want to walk too far... Excellent location, however if you can have a bigger outlet, that will be great.... It has everything I need especially eye make-up removals for my panda eyes due to that smudging eye liner.
Rating given:
We were looking for a light meal and happened to pass by this place. Although there was a short queue, the staff told us that we need not wait more than 10mins after handing us our queue number. As we browse through the menu, we got excited and hungry at the same time.
This Cantonese restaurant is part of the Paradise Group. As we have tried the food served by Paradise Inn, we were confident that this outlet will not fail us. Unfortunately, the place is not brightly lighted and with the dark wall panels, dimmed lights and staff wearing black uniform, it can be quite a challenge to walk to your table.
Fried Yam Puffs – The exterior part looked a bit over-fried but when we bite a portion of it, we could taste the yam paste and realised that the fillings consist of generous bits of succulent prawns.
Congee – This was our favourite item as the peanuts were roasted unlike most places where braised peanuts were used. The crunchy peanuts were excellent and the congee was very smooth with bits of cuttlefish and crispy toasted dough fritters ( you tiao )
Fried Carrot Cake – Looked very simple but when a piece goes into your mouth, it just melt. We preferred this texture as it is not only crispy on the exterior but also allow us to taste the dried prawns and bits of ham that were embedded in each piece.
Custard Puff – When the staff served this item, she warned us that it is piping hot as it was freshly baked. We were a bit doubtful as most custard puffs are cold and hard. But true enough, when we hold one piece with our hand, both the soft crust and jelly custard just crumbled lightly on the plate.
Stir Fried Vegetables – This plate of mixed vegetables was a welcome refreshing taste. Not only was it stir fried with garlic only, it also look appetising with the colourful variety of vegetables like celery, lotus root, carrots, fungus and lily bulbs.
All in all, we were very satisfied with our selections. Service was good as staff were attentive by changing plates and refilling our teas.
Rating given: